^ In
1962, The Beatles' first hit recording, "Love Me Do," was released in the United
Kingdom by Parlophone Records. The first
James Bond theatrical feature, "Dr. No" starring Sean Connery as Agent 007,
premiered in London.

The moon sets 6:53 p.m. today, rises 8:45
a.m. Sunday. It is the first day of the new moon.

100 years ago today

1913: Untimely death: "While removing
window frames near the top of No. 2 (machine) shop of the Bethlehem Steel
Works, with the intention of taking them down to clean them, Sandor Luzu, 32
years old, of South Bethlehem, lost his hold and fell to the floor in the
inside of the building, a distance of 45 feet, Thursday afternoon. Death was
instantaneous, being due to a fracture of the neck. He leaves his widow and one
daughter."

^
Getting current: "The Lehigh Navigation Electric Company, which has a big plant
at Hauto, is building a sub-station at Martin's Creek to supply current for one
of the mills of the Alpha Portland Cement Company there. Easton
is ready for a plant."

50 years ago today

1963: Eyes to the sky: "A fireball,
seen over the skies of eastern Pennsylvania
yesterday, is believed to have been a meteor. Meteors are seldom seen during
daylight hours because they usually do not give off enough light to be seen,
according to Federal Aviation Agency officials. The spectacle was viewed by
hundreds of people in the Lehigh Valley.
Reports came from Allentown, Lansdale,
Lehighton and other places. Neither FAA officials nor weather bureau personnel
at the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport
spotted the phenomenon, but agreed it could have been a meteor."

25 years ago today

1988: Double-talk: In answer to an
Express Street Talk question following the first debate between presidential
candidates Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis and Vice President George Bush,
"Did watching the debate have any impact on who you're supporting?" Darren
Pursell, of Phillipsburg said, "No,
it was like they were fighting back and forth." Sherry Kopach, of Nazareth,
said, "No, I'm a Democrat and plan on staying with that party." John Damiano,
of Easton, said, "No, I think they
both dodged the questions, especially Dukakis." Nancy Gyorfi, of Phillipsburg
said, "No, I don't think either of them 'straight-talked.'"

Quote of the day

"America
has believed that in differentiation, not in uniformity, lies the path of
progress. It acted on this belief; it has advanced human happiness, and it has
prospered." — Louis D. Brandeis (1856-1941).

Almanac is compiled by Pete Brekus, Express-Times news
assistant. He can be reached at 610-258-7171,
or at pbrekus@express-times.com.